This is a huge place. We only had about 45 mins there on a trip. You need a guide to explain the story behind it. When you get to the top, which is an easy walk-up, the views are impressive This place was a multi-purpose venue for the INKAs, not a temple or Palace and to think the space was impressive

We walked (slowly, very slowly) up to Sacsayhuaman as training for a trip at 5000 meters altitude tomorrow but didn't want to pay the 70 soles per person entrance fee. In a few days, we'll experience Machu Picchu itself, and there we'll surely satisfy our desire to see ancient Inca ruins. Instead, we walked over to the Cristo Blanco statue, 10 minutes from the entrance of Sacsayhuaman, where no entrance fee is required. On the way back from Cristo Blanco, we discovered that it was possible to get a good view of a part of Sacsayhuaman and take some quite good photos. Maybe worth considering?

We arrived at this site along a path from the Cristo statue as we had our own car. Once we crossed the bridge and entered the site we could see the ticket booth to the right and the restrooms. A guide approached us anchored we negotiated a price. We learned all about this amazing site. There are alpaca and llamas around ‘mowing’ the grass, which adds to the charm. The size of the stones at this site are just massive and it is mind blowing to think they moved them without modern machinery. Highly recommend having a guide when exploring the site.

The sote provides a stunning view of the city, and features very impressive and well preserved walls. Like in many other sites in Peru, I wish there were more information provided throughout the site. Note that if you climb up by foot, you'll reach an entrance that lacks any billboards; the other 2, where the busses go, have them with some information about the site and a site map. I do recommand reading about it before you visot, so you could appreciate what you see. You could also get a guide, but this is not mandatory. Pro tip: Don't miss the cave! Very spooky, especially if you manage to get in there alone, without people chatting around you and breathing down your neck. Afterwards, reaching the Cristo Blanco viewpoint is easy, or even continuing to Q'enco (manageable by foot).

My family and I hiked up the road and stairs to get to the entrance of what we later found out is a multi site park. After finding out there was at least another 30-40 minute (all uphill) hike to get to Sacsaywaman, we opted to hire a guide and driver. We relaxed on the steps to wait for our ride. Let me tell you, we are from Colorado and this altitude will kick you in the chest! Slow and steady with breaks is key). We were soon picked up by our taxi driver and Alfredo, our “English” speaking guide. He was a delightful gentleman who is very passionate about these historic sites. He informed us he is Quechuan and from a small mountain village. He lead us through Sacsaywaman explaining about the construction and meaning of all of the areas of the site. Some of the rocks that have been carefully carved to fit together so perfectly that you can’t slide a knife between them weighs 128 to 200 tons! The stones have all kinds of angles to make them earthquake proof. Quite a feat considering the stones were MOVED there from some distance. Amazing experience.

The remains of this 15th Century fortress really showcase the superior building techniques of the Incas. The block & stonework is at the master builder level and despite being demolished by the Spanish after the siege of Cusco, parts remain as strong as when they were built over 600 years ago. The dry-stone walls cover several acres on the hilltop looking over the town proper. The title comes from our guide who pronounced it Saqsaywaman, as 3 syllables!

I decided to book my tour with Terra Quechua Peru and I couldn't have made a better decision. From the beginning, your guide captivated us with his deep knowledge of Inca history and his ability to convey it in an enjoyable way. The visit to Sacsayhuaman was the highlight of the day. Walking among the impressive stones transported me back to ancient times, while listening to fascinating stories about the construction and use of this ceremonial fortress. I highly recommend this tour not only for the quality of the information, but also for the impeccable organization and the friendly treatment we received.

A close up look at the seat of Incan power and control. Unlike Machu Picchu, this site (and the others on the ticket) are the truly important sites for the Incas. They are ruins, so you need imagination, some history and a good guide to appreciate them. The altitude is 11,800', so be prepared to move slowly. If you are incredibly frugal or not interested in history or ruins, then skip it.

A beautiful Inca tempel ruin. We definitely recommend to have a guide, if you want some information about what you are seeing or the culture, as there were no signs or information about anything. Remember to bring some water and a camera - you are going to need it!

We walked there from town. Let’s just say, it is really a trek, going all the way up to the trail entrance and the additional steps to get there. When we got there, there was a booth selling tickets, which we got the 10 day pass, which was worth it! The ruins are large and wide to explore. The front had huge walls and rocks and a beautiful viewpoint that over looks Cusco. The rear is actually filled as well with smaller ruins, and is a lot less crowded. There are natural rock formations and even a small rock tunnel that you can walk under. Over it is a very fun place to visit. Only negative side is there are no signs or anything that you read to learn about the ruins.